Frequently Asked Questions
Chris D. Meletis, ND (with permission from cpmedical.net, access pin: 587556)
As I reported in the May 2006 issue of Vitamin Research News and in a recent webinar, food allergy testing is an invaluable tool for eliminating or reducing seasonal allergy symptoms, sinusitis, and asthma. Even more global health promoting benefits can be seen relative to chronic symptoms such as headaches, autoimmune conditions, intestinal discomfort, fatigue, and inflammation when offending foods are eliminated from ones diet. Below are some often-asked questions and answers.
1. What are food allergies?
A food allergy is an adverse food reaction for which an immunological basis is clearly defined. Immune-mediated adverse food reactions involve antibody production to certain food antigens. These reactions depend on a person’s sensitivity to some foods over others, which may occur for many reasons including genetic predisposition and current health status.